Which airports can I use when flying from Honolulu to Shanghai?

Flights from Honolulu to Shanghai usually depart from Honolulu (HNL) and may arrive at several airports in Shanghai area, including Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Honolulu to Shanghai?

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Honolulu to Shanghai: • Economy Class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Honolulu to Shanghai pass through?

One-stop flights from Honolulu to Shanghai most commonly connect through: • Tokyo Haneda (HND) - 47% of one-stop connections • Incheon Intl (ICN) - 44% of one-stop connections • Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX) - 6% of one-stop connections • Tokyo Narita (NRT) - 2% of one-stop connections Tokyo Haneda (HND) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Honolulu to Shanghai?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Honolulu to Shanghai route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $855 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,062, a difference of $207. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Shanghai?

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai are The Bund, Nanjing Road and Shanghai Disneyland. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai on KAYAK.

How expensive are last-minute Honolulu to Shanghai flights?

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 14% above the route average of $896. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from Honolulu to Shanghai?

A nonstop flight from Honolulu to Shanghai takes 0h 00m, covering 4,930 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Honolulu to Shanghai?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from Honolulu to Shanghai looking right now?

One-way fares from Honolulu to Shanghai are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $589.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Honolulu to Shanghai?

Flying via Tokyo Haneda (HND) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 55m, compared with 15h 19m via Incheon Intl (ICN) and 17h 12m via Tokyo Narita (NRT).

What is the time difference between Honolulu and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 18 hours ahead of Honolulu (China Time vs Hawaii-Aleutian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Honolulu to Shanghai flight?

Round-trip flights from Honolulu to Shanghai range from $805 to $1,020, with an average of $896 over the past 12 months. Anything below $805 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Honolulu to Shanghai?

Philippine Airlines ($827) and Korean Air ($841) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Honolulu to Shanghai according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Honolulu to Shanghai?

Tokyo Haneda (HND) is the most popular layover for the Honolulu to Shanghai route. 47% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via HND.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Honolulu to Shanghai?

Flights via Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $891. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Honolulu to Shanghai which airport offers the shortest layover?

Tokyo Haneda (HND) had the shortest average connection time for Honolulu to Shanghai layovers at 491 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Nov 2

1:10 pm - 9:50 amHNL Honolulu-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

26h 40m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

1:45 am - 10:40 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-HNL Honolulu

26h 55m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

$827Philippine Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Jan 21

2:25 pm - 9:45 amHNL Honolulu-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

25h 20m1 stop Incheon Intl

2:00 pm - 9:40 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-HNL Honolulu

13h 40m1 stop Incheon Intl

$841Korean Air

Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Nov 2

1:10 pm - 9:50 amHNL Honolulu-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

26h 40m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

1:45 am - 10:40 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-HNL Honolulu

26h 55m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

$852Philippine Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Thu, Oct 29

1:10 pm - 9:50 amHNL Honolulu-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

26h 40m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

4:55 pm - 10:40 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-HNL Honolulu

35h 45m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

$852Philippine Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Wed, Nov 4

11:40 am - 8:25 pmHNL Honolulu-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

14h 45m1 stop Incheon Intl

2:00 pm - 9:40 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-HNL Honolulu

13h 40m1 stop Incheon Intl

$872Korean Air

Fri, Nov 13 - Thu, Jan 21

11:40 am - 8:25 pmHNL Honolulu-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

14h 45m1 stop Incheon Intl

2:00 pm - 9:40 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-HNL Honolulu

13h 40m1 stop Incheon Intl

$887Korean Air

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Nov 4

4:05 pm - 7:45 pmHNL Honolulu-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

33h 40m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

6:30 pm - 9:55 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-HNL Honolulu

33h 25m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

$892Japan Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Sun, Oct 25

4:05 pm - 7:45 pmHNL Honolulu-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

33h 40m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

2:00 pm - 9:25 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-HNL Honolulu

13h 25m1 stop Tokyo Narita

$895Japan Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4

1:05 pm - 12:25 pmHNL Honolulu-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

29h 20m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

1:40 pm - 9:55 amSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-HNL Honolulu

14h 15m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

$913ANA

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

1:05 pm - 12:25 pmHNL Honolulu-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

29h 20m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

1:40 pm - 9:55 amSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-HNL Honolulu

14h 15m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

$943ANA

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Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 30

1:10 pm - 1:45 pmHNL Honolulu-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

30h 35m2 stops Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Incheon Intl

8:05 am - 11:20 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-HNL Honolulu

45h 15m2 stops Incheon Intl Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

$3,870Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 30

1:10 pm - 12:55 pmHNL Honolulu-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

29h 45m2 stops Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Incheon Intl

8:05 am - 11:20 amSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-HNL Honolulu

45h 15m2 stops Seoul Gimpo Intl Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

$4,007Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 30

1:10 pm - 2:30 pmHNL Honolulu-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 20m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

4:00 pm - 11:20 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-HNL Honolulu

37h 20m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

$4,341Philippine Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 30

1:10 pm - 2:30 pmHNL Honolulu-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 20m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

8:50 am - 10:05 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-HNL Honolulu

19h 15m2 stops Incheon Intl Osaka Kansai Intl

$4,560Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 30

1:35 pm - 11:45 amHNL Honolulu-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

28h 10m2 stops Tokyo Narita Osaka Kansai Intl

9:05 am - 10:10 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-HNL Honolulu

19h 05m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl

$4,629Japan Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 30

1:35 pm - 11:45 amHNL Honolulu-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

28h 10m2 stops Tokyo Narita Osaka Kansai Intl

9:05 am - 9:20 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-HNL Honolulu

18h 15m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

$4,642Japan Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 30

1:10 pm - 2:30 pmHNL Honolulu-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 20m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

4:00 pm - 11:20 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-HNL Honolulu

37h 20m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

$5,047Philippine Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 30

1:35 pm - 11:20 amHNL Honolulu-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

27h 45m1 stop Tokyo Narita

12:45 pm - 9:20 amSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-HNL Honolulu

14h 35m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

$6,214Japan Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 30

1:35 pm - 11:20 amHNL Honolulu-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

27h 45m1 stop Tokyo Narita

12:45 pm - 9:20 amSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-HNL Honolulu

14h 35m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

$6,419Japan Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 30

1:35 pm - 12:05 pmHNL Honolulu-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 30m2 stops Tokyo Narita Hong Kong Intl

12:45 pm - 9:20 amSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-HNL Honolulu

14h 35m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

$12,777Multiple Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for Honolulu to Shanghai flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Honolulu to Shanghai?

Round-trip flights from Honolulu to Shanghai start at $827. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $805 to $1,020. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $827 on Philippine Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Honolulu to Shanghai?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Honolulu to Shanghai, it is 5% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 18% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

When are prices from Honolulu to Shanghai the cheapest?

Flights from Honolulu to Shanghai are cheapest 13 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 35% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Honolulu to Shanghai?
Flights from Honolulu to Shanghai usually depart from Honolulu (HNL) and may arrive at several airports in Shanghai area, including Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Honolulu to Shanghai?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from Honolulu to Shanghai:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
Which airports do connecting flights from Honolulu to Shanghai pass through?
One-stop flights from Honolulu to Shanghai most commonly connect through:

• Tokyo Haneda (HND) - 47% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Tokyo Narita (NRT) - 2% of one-stop connections

Tokyo Haneda (HND) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Honolulu to Shanghai?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Honolulu to Shanghai route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $855 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,062, a difference of $207. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What popular places can I visit in Shanghai?
Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai are The Bund, Nanjing Road and Shanghai Disneyland. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai on KAYAK.
How expensive are last-minute Honolulu to Shanghai flights?
Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 14% above the route average of $896. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
How long is a flight from Honolulu to Shanghai?
A nonstop flight from Honolulu to Shanghai takes 0h 00m, covering 4,930 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Honolulu to Shanghai?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How are flight prices from Honolulu to Shanghai looking right now?
One-way fares from Honolulu to Shanghai are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $589.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Honolulu to Shanghai?
Flying via Tokyo Haneda (HND) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 55m, compared with 15h 19m via Incheon Intl (ICN) and 17h 12m via Tokyo Narita (NRT).
What is the time difference between Honolulu and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 18 hours ahead of Honolulu (China Time vs Hawaii-Aleutian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
How much should I expect to pay for a Honolulu to Shanghai flight?
Round-trip flights from Honolulu to Shanghai range from $805 to $1,020, with an average of $896 over the past 12 months. Anything below $805 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $855 - about $207 less than Saturday (19% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 13 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 35% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Honolulu to Shanghai trip for December. Fares historically average $779 round-trip in that month - typically $277 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, hotels close to the airport you're flying into can be a convenient option.

Near Shanghai Pu Dong Airport

· Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong Airport By IHG
· Dazhong Airport Hotel
· Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Shanghai Pudong Airport

Near Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

· Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Boyue Hotel - Airchina
· Hyatt Place Shanghai Hongqiao Cbd
· Cordis Shanghai Hongqiao

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